Maria has looked after our two girls, Matilda (5) and Amelia (3), for almost two years, and we honestly can’t recommend her highly enough. From the start she’s been exceptionally organised and completely reliable. In nearly two years she has never once let us down, and when we’ve had last-minute changes to our plans she’s taken them in her stride without a fuss.

What has stood out most is her confidence. She thinks nothing of taking both girls out on proper adventures, trains, buses, days out, and she manages the two of them with real ease. As any parent of two young children knows, that’s no small thing. We’ve always felt completely comfortable knowing they were with her.

The girls adore her, which tells you everything. We have never had a single concern in the whole time she’s been with us. The only reason we’re saying goodbye is that we’re relocating, and truthfully we’re not sure how we’ll manage without her.

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